46 courses with the subject PIA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
The first course in the series of two for non-keyboard majors. The study of the piano and the foundational principles of proper and effective piano performance and pedagogy.
Concert Ensemble 1 General Education Course 3 2026-2027 CATALOG - UNDERGRADUATE
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3 PIA 291 Piano Class 1
Transfer Credits
Class instruction once per week in minor performance area for vocal music education majors.
A weekly performance class for sophomore music education keyboard majors. Repeatable for credit.
Activity Course
Activity Course
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Class instruction once per week in accompanying, score reading, popular music, and sight reading for vocal music education majors.
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This course is designed for keyboard majors and the study of the piano and the foundational principles of proper and effective piano performance and pedagogy.
This course outlines the curriculum for pianists learning to collaborate with vocalists. It focu on developing skills in ensemble playing, rehearsal techniques, and performance etiquette. Students will work with vocalists on a variety of repertoire, including art songs, recitatives, cantata, opera, and oratorio arias and will be expected to perform regularly in class.
Performance of the instrumental accompanying literature from all periods; emphasis on the sonata literature; performance and reading sessions in class.
This course is a survey of the development of keyboard literature during the early Baroque through the Classical period, starting with instruments like the Hydraulis and Exchiquier, and following keyboard music from the late Renaissance all the way to the cusp of the Romantic period in the works of late Beethoven. Gen Ed Attribute: Writing Emphasis 592
This course is a survey of the development of piano literature during the Romantic period in Europe, from the early to late 19th century. Students will be focusing on analysis of piano styles of Mendelssohn, Schubert, Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, Brahms, Faure, and Tchaikovsky. Gen Ed Attribute: Writing Emphasis
This course is intended to introduce a cross section of the broad range of styles and ‘isms’ in piano music from the 20th into the 21st century.
1.5 VOC 424 Opera Production Piano 7 1.5 PIA 150 Piano Class I 1
Procedures and materials for group piano instruction. Emphasis on developing comprehensive musicianship through an interwoven study of literature, musical analysis, technique, improvisation, ear training, harmony, transposition, and sight reading. Includes practicum in group piano instruction.
An in-depth study of materials available to the studio piano teacher for the elementary levels. Discussions include different methods, technique, harmony, ear training, and sight reading. Includes practicum in individual instruction.
An in-depth study of repertoire and materials available to the studio piano teacher for the intermediate levels. Discussion of related concerns such as memorization, practice techniques, developing technique through literature, principles of fingering, and sight reading. Includes practicum in individual instruction.
Further exploration of the goals and objectives of piano study through presentation of selected topics and continued practicum in individual instruction.
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Individual, half-hour lessons once weekly. Advanced studies leading to a full-length recital at the master's level.
Individual, half-hour lessons once weekly. Advanced studies leading to a full-length recital at the master's level.
Individual, half-hour lessons once weekly. Advanced studies leading to a full-length recital at the master's level.
Survey of accompanying literature: (I) art songs, recitatives, cantata, opera, and oratorio arias; and (II) strings, winds, and brass. Performance and reading in class.
Survey of accompanying literature: (I) art songs, recitatives, cantata, opera, and oratorio arias; and (II) strings, winds, and brass. Performance and reading in class.
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Pedagogical techniques, materials and historical perspectives will be presented as a foundation for teaching the advanced level student. Coordinated areas will include the history of the piano, great pianists and teachers, historical and modern approaches to artistic expression through technique, professional business matters, and adjudication. The role of the teacher as mentor will be explored.
Pedagogical techniques and materials for teaching the beginner. Exploration of learning styles and approaches to the teaching of reading rhythm, musical expression and techniques. Related areas will include practical psychology, adult beginners, motivation, and the student/ teacher dynamic. Exploration of beginning methods and materials, and teaching techniques for solving learning challenges. Video-taping may be used. 316
Pedagogical techniques and materials for teaching the advancing elementary student. Exploration of additional issues relating to practicing musical awareness and sight- reading. Related areas will include group dynamics in learning and teaching in both the traditional studio setting and the multi-piano setting. Exploration of elementary piano repertoire and group piano method books. Practicum includes discussion of current teaching techniques and strategies for addressing learning challenges. Videos may be used.
Pedagogical techniques and materials will be presented for teaching the intermediate to early advanced student. Exploration of further issues related to practicing, performing, memorizing and enhanced problem-solving techniques. Topics will include teaching based on a creative and constructive-thinking model, the adolescent and pre-adolescent student, and related communication issues. Exploration of intermediate piano repertoire including non-classical styles. Practicum includes discussion of current teaching techniques and strategies for addressing pedagogical challenges at this level.
Individual one-hour lessons once weekly, for students in the M.M. in piano pedagogy degree.
Individual one-hour lessons once weekly, for students in the M.M. in piano pedagogy degree.
This course is a survey of the development of keyboard literature during the early Baroque through the Classical period, starting with instruments like the Hydraulis and Exchiquier, and following keyboard music from the late Renaissance all the way to the cusp of the Romantic period in the works of late Beethoven.
This course is a survey of the development of piano literature during the Romantic period in Europe, from the early to late 19th century. Students will be focusing on analysis of piano styles of Mendelssohn, Schubert, Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, Brahms, Faure, and Tchaikovsky.
This course is intended to introduce a cross section of the broad range of styles and ‘isms’ in piano music from the 20th into the 21st century.
Discussion and demonstration of practical performance issues in teaching the piano, including preparation and memorization. Videos may be used.
A full recital of concert works or pedagogical pieces, or a lecture-recital. Required of candidates for the master of music in piano pedagogy.
A shared (half) recital open to candidates for the master of music degree (music education concentration). In lieu of research report. Program notes required.
A full public recital, demonstrating an understanding of various performance styles and an ability to perform literature from several periods. Required of candidates for the master of music in performance.
Source: West Chester University of Pennsylvania's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
